How far is San Angelo, TX from Arlington, TX?

The driving distance from San Angelo, TX to Arlington, TX is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.8 miles (344 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
242.66 mi
03h 46m
Flight
213.73 mi
343.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.73 mi
Kilometers
343.97 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
242.66 mi
Kilometers
390.53 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM CDT
Return by in San Angelo
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave San Angelo
2026-04-22T18:51
Arrive Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 10:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in San Angelo
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Putnam
TX

Town in Texas, United States

From San Angelo
127.9 mi
01h 53m
To Arlington
114.8 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between San Angelo and Arlington.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between San Angelo and Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on East Harris Avenue

    1676 ft · 51 sec · East Harris Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2988 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    824 ft · 17 sec · East 6th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Loop 306 North

    1004 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto East Houston Harte Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · East Houston Harte Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 277 North: Bronte, Abilene

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Danville Drive

    1 km · 1 min · South Danville Drive

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    904 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Winters Freeway

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Winters Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 20 West: Fort Worth

    2937 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    137.1 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    12.3 mi · 15 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Lamar Boulevard, Cooper Street

    1505 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Cooper Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Cooper Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Randol Mill Road

    2145 ft · 52 sec · West Randol Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Abram Street

    90 m · 8 sec · West Abram Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Abram Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between San Angelo and Arlington.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 West
138 mi · 57%
US 277 North
79.7 mi · 33%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 6%
Tom Landry Freeway
12.3 mi · 5%
East Houston Harte Expressway
3.68 mi · 2%
Winters Freeway
2.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 20 West

Merge slight left

137 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
213.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Putnam
01h 53m from San Angelo
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving San Angelo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from San Angelo to Arlington?

The road trip is about 242.6 miles (390.5 km) and usually takes 03h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Putnam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.9 miles from San Angelo and 114.8 miles from Arlington.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 213.8 miles (344 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.35 one way or $64.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around San Angelo and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy near Arlington.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between San Angelo and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 213.73 mi (343.97 km).

San Angelo

#1 San Angelo

The most populous city in Tom Green County, Texas.

Population101,612
Coordinates31.4637700, -100.4370400
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Arlington

#2 Arlington

The third most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population398,864
Coordinates32.7356900, -97.1080700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: East Harris Avenue (-100.437096, 31.463902)
End: West Abram Street (-97.108073, 32.735603)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 391 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.56 gal
32.41 L · about $32.35
Round trip
$64.70
17.12 gal · 64.82 L
Estimated CO2
76.1 kg one way
Round trip: 152.1 kg / 335 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $32.35 $64.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.40 $72.79
Premium $4.59 $39.30 $78.60
Diesel $3.99 $34.18 $68.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between San Angelo and Arlington. The current time is 18:51:40.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.